Protective Cups to be Required for Youth Soccer Players?

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A few months ago, while referring a youth soccer game in Miami, referee Pedro Gonzales received a devastating shot to his groin from a soccer ball estimated to be traveling in excess of 100+ MPH. The shot had enough force behind it that it knocked Mr Gonzales off of his feet. Obviously in a lot of pain, Mr Gonzales lost consciousness due the the large amount of blood lost. EMTs were summoned to transport Mr. Gonzales to the Ryder Trauma Center of the Jackson Memorial Center Hospital in Miami but it was too late to salvage the health of his testicles.

According to a prominent Miami urologist, Mr Gonzales sustained what is known as a testicular torsion during the accident. According to the urologist, "The soccer ball had such force behind it and hit at an angle that caused the testicles to rotate and twist the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow caused sudden and severe pain and swelling in Mr Gonzales. This was really a freak accident." Dr Kevin Sokol, one of the urologists treating Mr Gonzales, elaborated further: "Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 16, but it can occur at any age, even before birth. Testicular torsion usually requires emergency surgery. If treated quickly, the testicle can usually be saved. But when blood flow has been cut off for too long, a testicle might become so badly damaged that it has to be removed. In Mr Gonzales' case, we did everything that we could but in the end, due to delays in getting him to the trauma center, his testicles could not be saved."

This event has caused great alarm in the SFla soccer community. There is enough concern that FYSA is considering it be mandatory that all male youth player be required to wear protective cups while playing soccer. US Club Soccer and USYSA is also looking into the issue and rules may be enacted on a national level for all players. The NCAA is looking into it as well and is considering that cups be required for all players and referees. New rules are expected to be in place by late 2017 to early 2018.

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I suddenly have an upset stomach!

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Youth soccer game-100 mph?
The hardest recorded shot is around 114 mph from a professional. Most travel in the mid 80's, again, at the professional level.
Same injury can occur with a ball lightly flicked into the groin or a bad bounce.
Ouch, all the same

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How does a referee get hit by a shot? Shouldn't they be behind the play

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How does a referee get hit by a shot? Shouldn't they be behind the play

who took that shot?? I want him. What a weapon. ref making bad calls? call in the cleaner.

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Well, they have already tried to protect one head, why not the other?

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Man, that's nuts.

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That type of injury/hit is a one-in-million type (unfortunately for him it was that and not the lottery). I also doubt the 100+ MPH claim....But to make all players wear one because of one extremely rare injury? Should they also wear protective eyewear for the errant ball that hits the in the face? Bubble wrap? If anything the one piece of gear should be a mouth guard - not only to protect the teeth but it also helps reduce concussion rates because they absorb some of the shock.

When you do that much running it constantly gets out of place too - nothing like having a field of boys always adjusting their junk.

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Never worn a cup, and spent hundreds of games in goal, too.

Took two in the breadbasket, but otherwise no problems.

Let's not go overboard here....

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This is a made up story. Never happened

- No link provided.
- Facts don't make sense
- Google shows no news story or mention of "doctor", "victim" or proposed rule changes as it relates to the incident

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I just looked at the FL thread and this was posted


better - it doesn't happen from a ball to the balls. Minor injury maybe but not a true case of TT. My kids male pediatrician talks (talked) to my boys about this as they hit the middle school years every check up, along with other safety/health things they should be aware of.


Causes
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Testicular torsion occurs when the testicle rotates on the spermatic cord, which brings blood to the testicle from the abdomen. If the testicle rotates several times, blood flow to it can be entirely blocked, causing damage more quickly.

It's not clear why testicular torsion occurs. Most males who get testicular torsion have an inherited trait that allows the testicle to rotate freely inside the scrotum. This inherited condition often affects both testicles. But not every male with the trait will have testicular torsion.

Testicular torsion often occurs several hours after vigorous activity, a minor injury to the testicles or sleep. Cold temperature or rapid growth of the testicle during puberty also might play a role.

Age. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 16.


http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...s/con-20033130

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I just looked at the FL thread and this was posted


better - it doesn't happen from a ball to the balls. Minor injury maybe but not a true case of TT. My kids male pediatrician talks (talked) to my boys about this as they hit the middle school years every check up, along with other safety/health things they should be aware of.


Causes
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Testicular torsion occurs when the testicle rotates on the spermatic cord, which brings blood to the testicle from the abdomen. If the testicle rotates several times, blood flow to it can be entirely blocked, causing damage more quickly.

It's not clear why testicular torsion occurs. Most males who get testicular torsion have an inherited trait that allows the testicle to rotate freely inside the scrotum. This inherited condition often affects both testicles. But not every male with the trait will have testicular torsion.

Testicular torsion often occurs several hours after vigorous activity, a minor injury to the testicles or sleep. Cold temperature or rapid growth of the testicle during puberty also might play a role.

Age. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 16.


http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...s/con-20033130

I know a guy who got hit in the balls while playing golf. Lost a testicle also.
Should golfers wear cups also?

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I know a guy who got hit in the balls while playing golf. Lost a testicle also.
Should golfers wear cups also?

Yes - for that one in a billion chance it might happen to someone else.

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Some doctors recommend to their patients that they always wear cups - regardless of what activity they're doing. Some pediatricians are recommending wearing them from an early age so that it seems "normal." Just like wearing underwear. There are some hi-tech models out now that are made for comfort as well.